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BL03 YRU

2003 BMW 525

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

114,926 mi
Last recorded114,926 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 525103,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YRU
MakeBMW
Model525
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 114,926 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 114,883 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2024 113,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 110,804 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 107,440 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 103,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 100,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,589 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded from fuel tank ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 90,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 86,248 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 82,827 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 79,827 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 72,412 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 Jun 2012 69,663 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 66,633 miles

covers fitted

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Jul 2010 64,226 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,747 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2008 57,587 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

lower egine covers fitted

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

Pass 26 Jun 2007 53,645 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,211 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 525?

Based on 724,963 MOT tests across 56,965 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
7,259
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
56,965
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,171
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,448
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,227
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,065
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 9,710
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BL03 YRU is a 2003 BMW 525 in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2003 BMW 525 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 103,304 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 525 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,171 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL03 YRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 525 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 525 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BL03 YRU registered?

BL03 YRU is a 2003 BMW 525, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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